A review by hviareadsbooks
Babylonia by Costanza Casati

challenging emotional sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

Why aren't more people talking about this? My childhood obsession with Babylon and Mesopotamia has been unlocked. 

I loved this book. It was so well written, and Casati's prose is amazing. At the same time, the DRAMA. This family is messy and I absolutely love it. Semiramis was such a great and complex character, and I can totally understand why everyone hates/loves her. Her political playing, her mind, and her legacy is amazing. The mother queen is so annoying and hateful AND I LOVE IT. 

I need more mythology books like this.